this morning, the commerce department had good news from the housing market. construction of new homes went up 2.3%. mostly because of the biggest increase in construction of single family homes in more than two years. but, housing starts remain at about half the pace of a healthy economy, and the number of permits for new construction fell 1 percent. u.s. sales of previously occupied homes jumped last month to the highest level in more than two years. earlier this morning, the national association of realtors released the report. it shows the sales rose 7.8%, the highest increase since may of 2010. home sales have been on a gradual but steady increase since january. >>> time 8:44. up to date on some other top stories. a live picture on the ground, the "endeavour" just landed in houston, texas, a couple of minutes ago when you were watching it live here on mornings on 2. "endeavour" has been riding on the back of a 747 just landed. it's due to arrive in los angeles, it's final destination here friday. it will be the first time that a space shuttle has been see